Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
somnambular
Adjective
/sɒmˈnæmb.jʊ.lər/
Definition
relating to or resembling sleepwalking.
Examples
- The somnambular child wandered into the living room in a daze.
- Doctors studied somnambular episodes to understand sleep disorders better.
Meaning
The term ‘somnambular’ describes a state or behavior associated with sleepwalking, where a person appears to walk or perform other actions while still in a sleep state.
Synonyms
- sleepwalking
- noctambulism
- walking in sleep
